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Used heat and bond on a row of the row by row pattern. It wouldn't stay stuck and was very difficult to sew down. Tried a smaller needle which didn't work. I bought several yards of it but may just throw it away unless some one has a suggestion on how it worked for you. Steam a seam to be back in my LQS in October but I hate to throw 4 yards of the other away.

I'm wondering if Heat and Bond has an expiration date. I bought a package of it awhile back and it hung around for awhile before I used it and I couldn't get it to stick. I finally just got my iron as hot as possible and at least got it to partially stick and sewed the loose parts first. Let the iron sit on it for a few seconds then remove it and let it cool off before checking to see if it stuck. Good luck. That is very frustrating, I know.

Some heat and bond directions are different depending on the brand. Some say steam press and others say no steam. Most are used best with a cotton setting.

I'm not real crazy about it either...was sad to see the original steam a seam lite go away. Still looking for a viable replacement :(

That has happened to me also, I did have it on hand for a while, but in my closet not a damp area.

It is recommended that you wash the fabric first to remove the sizing.
The last time I checked the Warm Company website, they were still saying Steam a seam would be available in the fall. I can hardly wait.

Check to make sure you have used it properly, and if you did, then contact the manufacturer. There is no excuse for such a poor result.

There are a number of different 'Heat & Bond's '...it is important to make sure you get the. Heat & Bond Lite. Which is made to be sewn, is not stiff. The regular heat & bond is more a craft item, non-sewable and not for laundered projects. Also, unlike steam a seam which you use steam for Heat & Bond is fused with a dry iron, so, if you used steam that could be why it did not hold. I've tried most of the fusible products on the market and for me Heat & Bond Lite is my favorite, sorry you had a problem with it. Did your (yards of it) not have the instructions with it? You can visit the website for the usage instructions. I'm at work & cannot check for sure but I know you have to hold the iron in each spot for something like 4-8 seconds, then lift, reposition iron... And use a dry iron on cotton setting. One thing though- you didn't mention what fabric you were using, I have found some batiks do not take well to fusibles, prewashing with detergent- no fabric softener and no sizing or starch added to the fabric gives the best outcome with all of the fusibles

Steam A Seam is coming back this fall! Shops are placing their orders now!!
sandy

I agree! I don't think that you need to use the hottest iron either.
sandy

I used the Heat & Bond ultra thinking I was using the other. what a mess! It gummed up the needle. Make sure you are following the directions on the package to the letter.

I haven't had any trouble with Heat and Bond Lite. And I was told by a vendor that it does have a shelf life so don't stock up on it. Sometimes you buy it old to begin with.

I use heat & bond lite, never had a problem. if you hold heat on it to long, it kinda melts away and won't stick. I just bought a bolt at JA on a 60% off coupon. i use it like most people use toilet paper. I use it almost every week.

I always use the Heat-n-Bond lite and it works fine for me. The package I have is over a year old.

I think steam a seam will be back soon in production I heard

How can you tell if its good before you use it

LOL Lynnie!! I too use it all the time, and the only problem I've ever encountered was due to "operator error"!!:D

I use wonder under 805 you cant hardley tell its there real light weigh. You can sew thur with no problem

I have more luck with Wonder Under, never a problem sewing.

Have people had a problem sewing through Heat and Bond? I'm trying to do a wall hanging and couldn't get into my sewing room because DGS was asleep in there so I just used a roll of the stuff to put down pieces and now it is getting stuck to my needle constantly and causing my thread to break. I'm about to throw the whole project out.

i use heat HeatNBond light and I do think fresh is better but use steam and hot setting pressing on both sides of the fabric and it works for me. I use it all the time.

I had read somewhere that heat and bond (as well as others) have a shelf life. I am having the same problem with my current project using heat and bond. I figured the reason was that it was purchased close to a year ago since I have used this product quite successfully in the past.

I would contact Therm O Web (800-323-0799). I had an issue once with Wonder Under and called Pellon & their Customer Service was super helpful. I just left a voicemail & the lady called me back less than 24 hours later with all sorts of helpful ideas that saved my quilt top. It turned out that one of my fabrics apparently wasn't 100% cotton, but she managed to help me make it work anyways. :)

I am having a problem with wonder under 805. It is coming loose on machine appliqué and I followed all directions to a T. It was bought in Late June from a very busy shop so it should be fairly new stock.

The thing I don't like about Heat & Bond is that if you get the iron too hot, it won't fuse. :mad:
I like Steam a Seam 2 much better.
Sharon

I agree with these comments also got notice from my suppliers steam a seam in 2 to4 weeks

Bwaa haaa haaaa!!! :D This is hilarious on so many levels!!! Thanks for the laugh, Lynnie!!!

I used a product called "MistyFuse" for my applique work, great results, not available here in Australia so I had to get mine from Seattle, it does not make the applique work stiff. There are demonstrations of "MistyFuse" on Utube.

I had some heat n bond I couldn't work with at all. I wrote the company and they sent me a replacement yard.... worth a try. I think sometimes they have a bad lot.

Heat and bond in the purple wrapper .....if ya want to sew it ........red if you don't

I've used Heat n Bond lite for years without a problem. That's not to say that you couldn't get some old stuff or a bad product.

Yes, I buy the one in the purple wrapper.

I ordered some, but haven't had the chance to try it yet...am looking forward to trying it out, thanks!